Away-day planner

LNER Community Stadium, York

Everything an away end needs at LNER Community Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full York guide

Selected date

Tue 27 Apr

19:45 · v Barnet

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League Two fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

LNER Community Stadium

Capacity 8,500

Away end

West Stand overflow or North Stand (depends on expected following)

Varies by fixture

Travel

York (bus or Park & Ride)

Roughly 20–35 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

York v Barnet

Tuesday 27 April 2027 · 19:45 · LNER Community Stadium

Kick-off 19:45
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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York v Barnet: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at LNER Community Stadium

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in York

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Best pubs in York

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of LNER Community Stadium in York
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Getting there

  • Bus from York station — Regular buses run out to Monks Cross near the ground, quicker than the walk.
  • Walk from city centre — A scenic but longer walk past the city walls and out towards Monks Cross.
  • Driving — A1237 ring road then follow signs to Monks Cross; the retail park has plenty of parking.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • Monks Cross retail park — Chain restaurants near the ground for a straightforward pre-match meal. Colours policy unknownMap
  • York city centre pubs — A far better range of historic pubs if arriving early by train. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ground concourse — Standard matchday fare, efficient service. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

York Minster

One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, in the historic city centre.

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The Shambles

Famous medieval shopping street, a must-see if you have time before the game.

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National Railway Museum

World-renowned railway collection, a short walk from York station.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Golden Ball, York

    Community-owned historic pub in the city centre away from the main tourist trail.

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  • New Earswick village

    Quaker-founded model village near the ground, an interesting quiet detour.

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  • Foss Islands walk

    Riverside path near the ground, little used by away fans on the way from town.

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Transport alert

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Transport alert

Bank holiday period

Bank holiday weekends are a common time for planned rail work; check National Rail closer to the date.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The ground is well out of the historic centre on a retail park — allow time for the bus if walking from the station.

Ground note · unverified

York's tourist crowds can make the city-centre streets slow going before you even set off for the ground.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to York

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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